PM Modi, His Sri Lankan Counterpart Rajapaksa Hold Delegation Level Talks; Discuss Trade And Terrorism

"In today's talks we discussed the joint economic projects in Sri Lanka, and also discussed enhancing trade and investment relations. We also discussed to increase our people-to-people connectivity and encourage tourism," news agency ANI quoted PM Modi as saying.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House.

Things that were discussed during the talks include the joint economic projects in Sri Lanka, how to enhance trade and investment relations between both countries, tourism etc, PM Modi said.

“In today’s talks we discussed the joint economic projects in Sri Lanka, and also discussed enhancing trade and investment relations. We also discussed to increase our people-to-people connectivity and encourage tourism,” news agency ANI quoted PM Modi as saying.

PM Modi then emphasised on how both the countries grapple with the problem of terrorism. “We will further increase our cooperation against terror,” Modi asserted.

Delhi: Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold delegation level talks at Hyderabad House. pic.twitter.com/ofPUpaegLl

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2020

“India and Sri Lanka are neighbours as well as close friends. We share common bonds. Terrorism is a big problem in our region, both of us have fought it befittingly. We will further increase our cooperation against terror,” Modi said.